A simple plugin for Outlook 2013+ which adds a button to the compose mail menu to enable Markdown mode. When enabled your email will be turned from Markdown syntax to html when sending.
Publisher’s description
What is Markdown Outlook?
Markdown Outlook is an open-source email client program for Windows from Markdown Outlook. It ranks 25th by popularity among email clients in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mmanela/MarkdownOutlook) has 425 stars. Similar programs include Proton Mail Bridge, Tuta Mail and Mailspring.
Project description on GitHub: “Write outlook emails in markdown”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Markdown Outlook is an open-source email client tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Markdown Outlook safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9FAB92B0AFB4D0AFF0E7FAB403F0DF384628F1AEDE37FF5CFCD21D97D468490F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | January 20, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mmanela.markdownoutlook -emsiexec /i MarkdownOutlookSetup.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {4F59BA55-A58C-425D-A743-4D3D1B5756BC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Markdown Outlook
- Category
- Email clients
- Licence
- mit
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mmanela/MarkdownOutlook
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- January 20, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- January 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 425
- GitHub forks
- 44
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mmanela.markdownoutlook
- MSI product code
- {4F59BA55-A58C-425D-A743-4D3D1B5756BC}
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to Markdown Outlook
See all ›-
Open source26.2K ↓ -
Tuta Mail362.261023.2Tutanota is an email client with a strong focus on security and privacy that lets you encrypt emails on all your devices.Open source50.1K ↓ -
Mailspring1.26.2Boost your productivity and send better email with Mailspring, the best mail client for Mac, Linux, and Windows.Open source7.7K ↓ -
MFCMapi26.0.26291.01Provides access to MAPI stores to facilitate investigation of Exchange and Outlook issues and to provide developers with a sample for MAPI development.Open source5.7K ↓ -
eM Client11.0.1054Fast email client with full Gmail, Hotmail and other services synchronisation. Best replacement for MS Outlook or Thunderbird. Free version for Home users.Free98.1K ↓ -
Open source11K ↓ -
Open source592 ↓ - Mozilla Thunderbird (en-US)158.0.1Thunderbird is a free email application that is easy to set up and customize - and it's loaded with great features!Open source
Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown Outlook free?
Yes. Markdown Outlook is open-source software under the mit licence.
Is Markdown Outlook safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Markdown Outlook with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Markdown Outlook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Markdown Outlook support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Markdown Outlook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Markdown Outlook without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Markdown Outlook?
Proton Mail Bridge, Tuta Mail, Mailspring, MFCMapi and eM Client. The alternatives page compares them.
